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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230,907.20, 346,679.04 and 159,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230,907.20, 346,679.04 and 159,654.74 is: 239,702.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230,907.20 : 346,679.04 = 159,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230,907.20/346,679.04 = 159,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230,907.20x = 346,679.04 × 159,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230,907.20x = 55,348,951,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,348,951,994.65/230,907.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239,702.15

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